Bible and Archaeology

This week, Bible & Archaeology goes to the movies for a review of Netflix's new movie "Mary." We discuss what we think "Mary" wants to do, what it does well, and what it does poorly, and some of what is potentially going on behind the script. We'll break down "Mary" so you can decide if it is one you want to watch, or skip. Send us your questions: bible-archaeology@uiowa.eduBecome a Bible & Archaeology patron on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Want to watch the show? Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to see a video recording of this show.Everywhere you can find us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠Hosted by Robert Cargill, Jordan Jones, and Mary Kathryn LichtyProduced and edited by Jordan JonesAdditional Contributor: Noah Jedlicka

Can jokes be found in ancient texts? This lively discussion unveils humor hidden within biblical narratives, featuring playful insults and puns. The complexities of the Amalekites are explored alongside their impacting biblical connections. Delve into the fascinating perception of King David as a messiah, and learn about the intricacies of biblical laws backed by archaeological findings. The hosts emphasize cultural adaptation in scripture, inviting listeners to engage with these rich, multifaceted topics for a deeper understanding.

This week, Dr. Justin Vorhis, an Assistant Professor in Classics here at the University of Iowa, joins Bible & Archaeology for part two of our discussion about Alexander the Great! How did Alexander die? Why did his empire fall apart? Is Alexander great? We cover all this and more in this second of two episodes on the rise and fall of Alexander the Great. Send us your questions: bible-archaeology@uiowa.eduBecome a Bible & Archaeology patron on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Want to watch the show? Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to see a video recording of this show.Everywhere you can find us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Guest: Dr. Justin Vorhis, Director of Undergraduate Studies and an Assistant Professor of Instruction in Classics at the University of Iowa.Hosted, Produced, and Edited by Jordan JonesAdditional Contributors: Robert Cargill, Mary Kathryn Lichty, and Noah Jedlicka

This week, Dr. Justin Vorhis, an Assistant Professor in Classics here at the University of Iowa, joins Bible & Archaeology for a discussion about the rise of Alexander the Great! What led to Alexander's rise? Why was he such a successful military leader? What was his relationship to religion and mythology? We cover all this and more in this first two episodes on the rise and fall of Alexander the Great. Send us your questions: bible-archaeology@uiowa.eduBecome a Bible & Archaeology patron on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Want to watch the show? Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to see a video recording of this show.Everywhere you can find us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠Guest: Dr. Justin Vorhis, Director of Undergraduate Studies and an Assistant Professor of Instruction in Classics at the University of Iowa.Hosted, Produced, and Edited by Jordan JonesAdditional Contributors: Robert Cargill, Mary Kathryn Lichty, and Noah Jedlicka

This week, Dr. Lucy Wadeson joins Jordan Jones to walk us through the history of one the world's most famous archaeological sites: Petra! Dr. Wadeson is a Classical Archaeologist who specializes in the Greco-Roman Near East, in particular Petra and the Nabataeans. In this episode, Dr. Wadeson answers all the big Petra questions like: who were the Nabateans, why did they choose Petra, and what do we know about their tombs? Join us as we walk through the history and mystery of Petra.Send us your questions: bible-archaeology@uiowa.eduBecome a Bible & Archaeology patron on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Want to watch the show? Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to see a video recording of this show.Everywhere you can find us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠Guest: Dr. Lucy Wadeson, Visiting Lecturer at the University of Edinburgh and a Research Consultant for the Royal Commission for AlUla. Hosted, Produced, and Edited by Jordan JonesAdditional Contributors: Robert Cargill, Mary Kathryn Lichty, and Noah Jedlicka

This week, Dr. Mark Leuchter joins Jordan Jones to discuss one of the Hebrew Bible's most famous tribes: The Levites. Who were were Levites? Where did they come from? Why were they chosen to be priests? What was the role of the Levites in ancient Israelite society? Join us as we walk through the history, origins, and identity of the Levites.Send us your questions: bible-archaeology@uiowa.eduBecome a Bible & Archaeology patron on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Want to watch the show? Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to see a video recording of this show.Everywhere you can find us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠Guest: Dr. Mark Leuchter, Director of Jewish Studies and Professor of Religion at Temple UniversityHosted, Produced, and Edited by Jordan JonesAdditional Contributors: Robert Cargill, Mary Kathryn Lichty, and Noah Jedlicka

This week it's a Free-for-All, which means this episode is all listener questions, submitted and answered live on the air.Send us your questions: bible-archaeology@uiowa.eduBecome a Bible & Archaeology patron on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠.Want to watch the show? Find us on ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ to see a video recording of this show.Everywhere you can find us: ⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠This show was originally performed and recorded live.Hosted by Robert Cargill and Jordan JonesProduced by Jordan JonesAdditional Contributors: Mary Kathryn Lichty and Noah Jedlicka

Just in time for Halloween, this week, Dr. Bob Cargill, Jordan Jones, and Mary Kate Lichty discuss the Hebrew Bible's one and only necromancy story: 1 Samuel 28 and the story of the so-called 'Witch' of Endor! What is this story doing in the Bible? What does this story have to say about necromancy? Why does she get called a 'witch' instead of medium or necromancer? Join us as we walk through this story and poke some of the corners of the text that often get skipped over.Send us your questions: bible-archaeology@uiowa.eduBecome a Bible & Archaeology patron on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Want to watch the show? Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to see a video recording of this show.Everywhere you can find us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠Hosted by Robert Cargill, Jordan Jones, and Mary Kathryn LichtyProduced and edited by Jordan JonesAdditional Contributor: Noah Jedlicka

This week, Dr. Peter Miller joins Bible & Archaeology for a discussion about the origins of demons! What are demons? Are demons fallen angels? Was possession unavoidable? We cover all this and more!Referenced Works:William Chavez, "Modern Practice, Archaic Ritual: Catholic Exorcism in America: https://www.academia.edu/54010495/Modern_Practice_Archaic_Ritual_Catholic_Exorcism_in_AmericaTobit: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Tobit%201&version=NRSVASend us your questions: bible-archaeology@uiowa.eduBecome a Bible & Archaeology patron on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Want to watch the show? Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to see a video recording of this show.Everywhere you can find us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinktreeGuest: Dr. Peter Miller, Visiting Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies Department of Classics, University of IowaHosted, Produced, and Edited by Jordan JonesAdditional Contributors: Robert Cargill, Mary Kathryn Lichty, and Noah Jedlicka

This week, Dr. Kara Cooney, Professor of Egyptology at UCLA, joins Bible & Archaeology for a discussion about one of Egypt's most maligned pharaohs: the 'heretic' Akhenaten. Join us for a wide-ranging discussion of Akhenaten's rise, his reforms, his appearance, the move to Amarna, the question of monotheism, and more!The Good Kings: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Kings-Absolute-Ancient-Modern/dp/1426221967Send us your questions: bible-archaeology@uiowa.eduBecome a Bible & Archaeology patron on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Want to watch the show? Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to see a video recording of this show.Everywhere you can find us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinktreeGuest: Dr. Kara Cooney, Professor of Egyptian Art and Architecture at UCLA and chair of the Department of Near Eastern Language and Cultures at UCLAHosted by Robert Cargill and Jordan JonesProduced by Jordan JonesEdited by Noah JedlickaAdditional Contributors: Mary Kathryn Lichty